Meghan Markle's Afternoon Tea Menu Proves She Likes Avocado Toast Just As Much As The Rest Of Us

Afternoon tea is a true British staple but one member of the royal family has given the usual menu of scones and sandwiches a more contemporary twist. On Sunday, the Duchess of Sussex's make-up artist, Daniel Martin, posted an Instagram photo showing a rare glimpse into the royal's behind-the-scenes life. The photo didn't show the Duchess, but instead depicted plates of avocado toast, chocolate truffles, and a pot of tea. Unsurprisingly, Meghan Markle's afternoon tea choiceimmediatelysparked debate.

Instagram commenters have not only criticised Martin for posting the photo, but have also hit out at the Duchess for her choice of food. "It is really tacky to post about hanging out with the royals. Granny won't like this," wrote one critic. Another called the avocado toast "bland". Some were a little more positive, with one fan writing: "I love how down to earth she is!"

"Smashed avocado on toast is not usually seen on tea menus, in hotels, or private houses. Avocado is usually seen on breakfast or brunch menus; nowadays it is very much a morning food. However, I am a great believer in the 'your house, your rules' school of thought so if HRH The Duchess of Sussex wishes to serve it at her teas then good luck to her."

I have a few questions. One: Who said that Martin and the Duchess weren't having breakfast or brunch? Many of us know that it is definitely possible to eat chocolate truffles before midday. Two: Meghan's tradition-changing ways aren't a secret, but I highly doubt she is trying to force her eating habits onto the Queen. So why is the internet blowing up over a photo of avocado toast and, god forbid, tea without milk?

According to Royal Central, afternoon tea has been a bonafide thing in Britain since the reign of Queen Victoria. In fact, the monarch loved a particular cake so much that it was eventually named after her. (That's Victoria Sponge Cake.) The current Queen enjoys afternoon tea every single day, reports the Independent. She has traditional finger sandwiches and scones along with cakes, including honey and cream sponge, ginger, and chocolate biscuit cake. A surprise addition comes in the form of McVitie's rich tea biscuits.